Despite being generally un-enthused about most things recently, I’ve still been producing the odd crafty item.
That stash of embroidery floss I bought from the stitcher’s closet was carefully selected to cover most of the patterns in Beatrix Potter Counts, and one of my very favourite patterns was the tailor of Gloucester. Plus, he’s apt for a needlebook, which is what he’ll be turning into.
The comfort shawl is coming along quicker than I expected, although I may have been hasty in starting the eyelet rows. I’m kind of hoping it’ll grow when blocked. I know blocking isn’t mandatory for it, but I’m thinking that I’ll really need it to grow. Either that or I’ll just have a lot of eyelet rows.
I’ve just finished a truly inexpert toadstool baby rattle – I created, dropped and split stitches all over the place. Pictures to come when the light is decent. I read a few reviews that commented on how big they turn out, but seriously, this thing is about the size of Hannah’s head! I may try another at half-size.
I also finished off a pencil tin just for James, but that one will get a post of its own because, well, it contains adult language…
You have been busy Sarah, love the colour of the comfort shawl and that Tailor of Cloucester looks so cute.
gah! i haven’t been here in a while. you little crafty wizard you!
i *LOVE* beatrix potter, i mean really love and i always dreamt i would cross stitch the entire alphabet (BP) of course, piece it together to make some sort of absolutely beautiful quilt for my first born. ach, one day!